Bridges Health Services, Inc
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 031672)
CMS process measure: 91.01 (state average 94.29 — below state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (602) 995-6956 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Bridges Health Services, Inc, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process-of-care score is 91.01, which is below the Arizona state average of 94.29.
Bridges Health Services, Inc serves 67 ZIP codes from its office in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County.
Yes, Bridges Health Services, Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 031672, certified since 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Bridges Health Services, Inc is a for-profit hospice agency based in Phoenix, Arizona, serving families in Maricopa County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 031672.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indication of poor quality — simply that the data has not been made public.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Bridges Health Services, Inc scored 91.01, which falls below the Arizona state average of 94.29. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 43.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data available.
Bridges Health Services, Inc reports serving 67 ZIP codes from its Phoenix office, giving families across a broad area of the region access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bridges Health Services, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 031672) since September 21, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 91.01, below the Arizona state average of 94.29. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 43.2% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Bridges Health Services, Inc serves 67 ZIP codes from its Phoenix, Arizona office in Maricopa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 21, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Bridges Health Services, Inc at (602) 995-6956 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Bridges Health Services, Inc at (602) 995-6956 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores versus state averages, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact Bridges Health Services, Inc at (602) 995-6956 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Bridges Health Services, Inc at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/031672?state=AZ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.